Composers in Focus

In this delightful work the sounds of the deep South come alive! Each of the four movements has its own character and style, depicting a scene from the colorful environment of the South. Every piece e...

This fresh, contemporary-sounding collection gives musical shape to voices from the past... markings carvings, etchings... images left on natural substances. These literal impressions serve as inspira...

Written mostly in Middle C position, these charming melodies portray the fun and fantasy of the classic poems. Contents include: To Market; Baa, Baa, Black Sheep; Hickety, Pickety; Little Boy Blue; We...

In this collection of pieces, the composer takes us through a musical celebration of the sounds around us. From a childhood favorite Squeaky Rocking Chair to smoothly gliding On My New Skates, Elizabe...

Contents include: Come See the Circus!; The Amazing Dog Act; The Lion and the Lion Tamer; Popcorn A-Plenty; Trapeze Tricks; Baby Elephant Blues.

Allows the opportunity to play music that is both expressive and imaginative. A variety of styles is represented, from the introspective and dreamy to the quick and lighthearted. Contents include: Cry...

This second volume contains more creative compositions inspired by trips to the seashore. These expressive and carefully crafted character pieces are written in a variety of pianistic styles. Appropri...

This original collection of eight charming songs portrays a myriad of delightful childhood scenes. Students will especially love the accessibility of these five-finger melodies. Wonderful teacher duet...

Celestial Journey is a musical fantasy that sparks the imagination. These mystic solos form a suite that transports us through time and space. This is a fresh collection for the student who wishes to...

Book 2 of this imaginative series features seven lively solos for the elementary pianist. These colorful pieces portray delightful scenes, from The Big Parade to A Nonsense Tango. Students will love s...

Fanciful pieces feature ordinary insects and extraordinary music! Contents include: Grasshoppers; Ladybug, Ladybug; Flyaway Dragon; Soldier Ant; My Dog Has a Flea; The Nectar Collector; and Flickering...

Commissioned by the South Dakota Music Teachers Association, in conjunction with the Music Teachers National Association, South Dakota Suite is an outstanding recital piece consisting of six colorful...

Miniatures, Book 1 is an artistic collection of elementary piano solos. These contemporary compositions are highly appealing and feature a wide variety of delightful images and moods. As attractive as...

This collection of creative solos contains pieces written in a variety of styles. They are pianistic, covering a broad range of the keyboard. Accidentals enable students to play in the major keys of C...

These original contemporary compositions feature a wide variety of delightful images and moods, and students of all ages will sure to enjoy this artistic collection of Late-Elementary/Early-Intermedia...

The sights and sounds of a festive parade come alive in this collection: Fife and Drum, Tuba Tune, Holiday Fanfare, Walking on Stilts, Riding a Float, Clowns and much more. Traditional scale and chord...

The Four Easy Sonatinas offers students an imaginative approach to learning short three movement compositions. The interesting feature of these sonatinas as compared to other standard sonatinas, is th...

Which came first, the music or the picture? A quick peak at some of the titles in this second collection will make you wonder: Candy Bars for Breakfast, The Forgotten Road, and Race Across the Serenge...

Musical Moods is a delightful collection of intermediate level pieces that explore the many different moods we may experience throughout the day! From exuberant or melancholy, to confident and spooky,...

Romantic Portraits is a reflective collection of romantic style pieces that evoke serene impressions. Long legato lines and flowing accompaniment patterns enable the student to exercise the use of rub...

Judith Strickland offers musical adventures in this latest early intermediate collection entitled All Aboard! From titles such as "Rush Hour Taxi," "Grand Canyon Mule Ride," and "Hot Air Balloon," stu...

Snapshots is a collection of nine early intermediate pieces which capture different scenes of life that will ignite the imagination of any child. This collection contains pieces that exhibit a variety...

This collection consists of eight intermediate level pieces that display diversified compositions inspired by the various life experiences of the composer. Not only do these pieces fulfill artistic ne...